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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,367.58 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,367.58 and 618.06 is: 853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,367.58 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,367.58 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,367.58 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 845,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,246.49/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.34

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