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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.05, 1,484.93 and 579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.05, 1,484.93 and 579.38 is: 868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.05 : 1,484.93 = 579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.05/1,484.93 = 579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.05x = 1,484.93 × 579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.05x = 860,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,332.77/990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.98

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