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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,366.03 and 658.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,366.03 and 658.65 is: 907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,366.03 = 658.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,366.03 = 658.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,366.03 × 658.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 899,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,735.66/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.94

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