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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,366.44 and 835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,366.44 and 835.25 is: 1,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,366.44 = 835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,366.44 = 835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,366.44 × 835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 1,141,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,319.01/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.95

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