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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.53, 1,367.18 and 695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.53, 1,367.18 and 695.89 is: 960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.53 : 1,367.18 = 695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.53/1,367.18 = 695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.53x = 1,367.18 × 695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.53x = 951,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,407.73/990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.50

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