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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,367.79 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,367.79 and 659.75 is: 910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,367.79 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,367.79 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,367.79 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 902,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,390.14/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.93

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