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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,366.40 and 617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,366.40 and 617.36 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,366.40 = 617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,366.40 = 617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,366.40 × 617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 843,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,555.42/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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