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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.70, 1,367.36 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.70, 1,367.36 and 631.56 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.70 : 1,367.36 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.70/1,367.36 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.70x = 1,367.36 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.70x = 863,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,569.88/990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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