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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,366.20 and 803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,366.20 and 803.84 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,366.20 = 803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,366.20 = 803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,366.20 × 803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 1,098,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,206.21/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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