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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.20, 1,484.82 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.20, 1,484.82 and 579.44 is: 868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.20 : 1,484.82 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.20/1,484.82 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.20x = 1,484.82 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.20x = 860,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,367.81/990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.88

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