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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,368.84 and 955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,368.84 and 955.64 is: 1,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,368.84 = 955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,368.84 = 955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,368.84 × 955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 1,308,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,118.26/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.42

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