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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990, 1,366.56 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990, 1,366.56 and 576 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990 : 1,366.56 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990/1,366.56 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990x = 1,366.56 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990x = 787,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,138.56/990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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