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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.59, 1,366.44 and 641.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.59, 1,366.44 and 641.27 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.59 : 1,366.44 = 641.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.59/1,366.44 = 641.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.59x = 1,366.44 × 641.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.59x = 876,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,257.99/990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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