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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.35, 1,366.43 and 570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.35, 1,366.43 and 570.61 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.35 : 1,366.43 = 570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.35/1,366.43 = 570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.35x = 1,366.43 × 570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.35x = 779,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,698.62/990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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