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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,483.53 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,483.53 and 578.67 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,483.53 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,483.53 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,483.53 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 858,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,474.31/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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