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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,366.24 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,366.24 and 691.44 is: 953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,366.24 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,366.24 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,366.24 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 944,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,672.99/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.56

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