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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.76, 1,366.50 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.76, 1,366.50 and 696.52 is: 960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.76 : 1,366.50 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.76/1,366.50 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.76x = 1,366.50 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.76x = 951,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,794.58/990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.67

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