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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,367.71 and 722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,367.71 and 722.03 is: 996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,367.71 = 722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,367.71 = 722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,367.71 × 722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 987,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,519.01/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.68

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