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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,362.33 and 885.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,362.33 and 885.21 is: 1,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,362.33 = 885.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,362.33 = 885.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,362.33 × 885.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 1,205,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,948.14/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.17

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