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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,363.92 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,363.92 and 865.53 is: 1,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,363.92 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,363.92 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,363.92 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 1,180,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,513.68/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.39

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