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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.83, 1,366.04 and 725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.83, 1,366.04 and 725.36 is: 1,000.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.83 : 1,366.04 = 725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.83/1,366.04 = 725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.83x = 1,366.04 × 725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.83x = 990,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,863.72/990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.03

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