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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,366.92 and 617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,366.92 and 617.25 is: 851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,366.92 = 617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,366.92 = 617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,366.92 × 617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 843,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,731.37/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.51

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