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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,366.32 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,366.32 and 570.51 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,366.32 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,366.32 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,366.32 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 779,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,499.22/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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