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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,366.36 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,366.36 and 570.22 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,366.36 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,366.36 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,366.36 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 779,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,120.96/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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