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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.73, 1,367.13 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.73, 1,367.13 and 612.55 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.73 : 1,367.13 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.73/1,367.13 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.73x = 1,367.13 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.73x = 837,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,435.48/990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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