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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,365.97 and 695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,365.97 and 695.22 is: 958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,365.97 = 695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,365.97 = 695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,365.97 × 695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 949,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,649.66/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.40

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