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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,366.58 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,366.58 and 659.10 is: 909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,366.58 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,366.58 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,366.58 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 900,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,712.88/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.09

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