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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.64, 1,485.05 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.64, 1,485.05 and 908.63 is: 1,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.64 : 1,485.05 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.64/1,485.05 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.64x = 1,485.05 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.64x = 1,349,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,354.58/990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.10

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