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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.13, 1,366.49 and 576.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.13, 1,366.49 and 576.13 is: 795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.13 : 1,366.49 = 576.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.13/1,366.49 = 576.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.13x = 1,366.49 × 576.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.13x = 787,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,275.88/990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.12

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