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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,482.57 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,482.57 and 623.58 is: 933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,482.57 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,482.57 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,482.57 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 924,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,501.00/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.78

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