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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,485.33 and 776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,485.33 and 776.44 is: 1,164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,485.33 = 776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,485.33 = 776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,485.33 × 776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 1,153,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,269.63/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.59

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