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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.23, 1,483.99 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.23, 1,483.99 and 551.68 is: 826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.23 : 1,483.99 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.23/1,483.99 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.23x = 1,483.99 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.23x = 818,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,682.51/990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.76

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