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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,368.03 and 696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,368.03 and 696.94 is: 962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,368.03 = 696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,368.03 = 696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,368.03 × 696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 953,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,434.83/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.21

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