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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.62, 1,366.43 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.62, 1,366.43 and 755.52 is: 1,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.62 : 1,366.43 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.62/1,366.43 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.62x = 1,366.43 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.62x = 1,032,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,365.19/990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.14

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