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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.23, 1,488.71 and 808.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.23, 1,488.71 and 808.94 is: 1,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.23 : 1,488.71 = 808.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.23/1,488.71 = 808.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.23x = 1,488.71 × 808.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.23x = 1,204,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,271.65/990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.16

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