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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,366.87 and 612.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,366.87 and 612.37 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,366.87 = 612.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,366.87 = 612.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,366.87 × 612.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 837,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,030.18/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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