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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,366.95 and 641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,366.95 and 641.66 is: 885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,366.95 = 641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,366.95 = 641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,366.95 × 641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 877,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,110.30/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.11

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