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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,366.68 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,366.68 and 617.52 is: 852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,366.68 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,366.68 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,366.68 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 843,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,952.23/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.06

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