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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,484.22 and 556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,484.22 and 556.31 is: 833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,484.22 = 556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,484.22 = 556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,484.22 × 556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 825,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,686.43/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.97

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