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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.73, 1,365.32 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.73, 1,365.32 and 710.48 is: 979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.73 : 1,365.32 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.73/1,365.32 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.73x = 1,365.32 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.73x = 970,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,029.24/990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.11

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