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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.55, 1,366.54 and 659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.55, 1,366.54 and 659.17 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.55 : 1,366.54 = 659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.55/1,366.54 = 659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.55x = 1,366.54 × 659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.55x = 900,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,782.17/990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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