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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,484.66 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,484.66 and 579.34 is: 868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,484.66 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,484.66 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,484.66 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 860,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,122.92/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.74

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