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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.34, 1,366.68 and 570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.34, 1,366.68 and 570.63 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.34 : 1,366.68 = 570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.34/1,366.68 = 570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.34x = 1,366.68 × 570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.34x = 779,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,868.61/990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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