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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.56, 1,366.20 and 726.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.56, 1,366.20 and 726.00 is: 1,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.56 : 1,366.20 = 726.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.56/1,366.20 = 726.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.56x = 1,366.20 × 726.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.56x = 991,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,856.08/990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.31

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