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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,368.04 and 925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,368.04 and 925.52 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,368.04 = 925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,368.04 = 925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,368.04 × 925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 1,266,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,148.38/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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