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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,484.19 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,484.19 and 556.11 is: 833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,484.19 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,484.19 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,484.19 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 825,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,372.90/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.48

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