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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,366.45 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,366.45 and 570.52 is: 787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,366.45 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,366.45 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,366.45 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 779,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,586.94/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.31

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