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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,366.52 and 617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,366.52 and 617.07 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,366.52 = 617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,366.52 = 617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,366.52 × 617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 843,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,235.41/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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