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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.71, 1,366.03 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.71, 1,366.03 and 803.62 is: 1,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.71 : 1,366.03 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.71/1,366.03 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.71x = 1,366.03 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.71x = 1,097,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,763.60/990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.05

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