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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,365.90 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,365.90 and 695.63 is: 958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,365.90 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,365.90 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,365.90 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 950,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,161.02/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.87

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