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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,485.12 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,485.12 and 704 is: 1,056

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,485.12 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,485.12 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,485.12 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 1,045,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,524.48/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056

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