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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,367.61 and 692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,367.61 and 692.40 is: 956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,367.61 = 692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,367.61 = 692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,367.61 × 692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 946,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,933.16/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.01

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