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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,486.80 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,486.80 and 666.20 is: 999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,486.80 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,486.80 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,486.80 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 990,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,498.73/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.90

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