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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,367.60 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,367.60 and 618.16 is: 853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,367.60 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,367.60 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,367.60 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 845,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,395.62/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.35

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