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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.22, 1,483.24 and 600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.22, 1,483.24 and 600.02 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.22 : 1,483.24 = 600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.22/1,483.24 = 600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.22x = 1,483.24 × 600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.22x = 889,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,973.66/990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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