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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,485.12 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,485.12 and 557.44 is: 836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,485.12 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,485.12 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,485.12 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 827,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,865.29/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.16

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