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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,366.92 and 641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,366.92 and 641 is: 884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,366.92 = 641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,366.92 = 641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,366.92 × 641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 876,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,195.72/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.22

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