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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,366.26 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,366.26 and 658.62 is: 908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,366.26 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,366.26 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,366.26 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 899,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,846.16/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.22

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