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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.58, 1,366.69 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.58, 1,366.69 and 659.06 is: 909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.58 : 1,366.69 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.58/1,366.69 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.58x = 1,366.69 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.58x = 900,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,730.71/990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.30

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