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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,367.08 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,367.08 and 824.24 is: 1,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,367.08 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,367.08 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,367.08 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 1,126,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,802.02/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.63

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