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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,367.10 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,367.10 and 655.20 is: 903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,367.10 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,367.10 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,367.10 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 895,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,723.92/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.90

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