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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,368.68 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,368.68 and 769.44 is: 1,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,368.68 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,368.68 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,368.68 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 1,053,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,117.14/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.85

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