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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,368.09 and 741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,368.09 and 741.56 is: 1,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,368.09 = 741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,368.09 = 741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,368.09 × 741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 1,014,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,513.98/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.11

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