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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.85, 1,368.52 and 658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.85, 1,368.52 and 658.70 is: 909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.85 : 1,368.52 = 658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.85/1,368.52 = 658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.85x = 1,368.52 × 658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.85x = 901,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,444.12/990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.77

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