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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,366.98 and 696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,366.98 and 696.34 is: 960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,366.98 = 696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,366.98 = 696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,366.98 × 696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 951,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,883.98/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.63

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