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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,484.60 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,484.60 and 551.21 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,484.60 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,484.60 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,484.60 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 818,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,316.19/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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