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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.64, 1,367.12 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.64, 1,367.12 and 695.84 is: 960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.64 : 1,367.12 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.64/1,367.12 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.64x = 1,367.12 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.64x = 951,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,296.78/990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.29

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