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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,366.43 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,366.43 and 570.60 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,366.43 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,366.43 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,366.43 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 779,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,682.11/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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