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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,485.46 and 551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,485.46 and 551.86 is: 827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,485.46 = 551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,485.46 = 551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,485.46 × 551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 819,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,765.96/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.91

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