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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.18, 1,482.66 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.18, 1,482.66 and 579.48 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.18 : 1,482.66 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.18/1,482.66 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.18x = 1,482.66 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.18x = 859,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,171.82/990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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