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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,362.72 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,362.72 and 950.67 is: 1,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,362.72 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,362.72 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,362.72 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 1,295,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,497.02/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.75

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