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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,486.14 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,486.14 and 557.74 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,486.14 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,486.14 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,486.14 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 828,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,879.72/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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