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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,366.62 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,366.62 and 636.75 is: 878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,366.62 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,366.62 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,366.62 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 870,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,195.29/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.27

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