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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,486.06 and 580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,486.06 and 580.30 is: 870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,486.06 = 580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,486.06 = 580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,486.06 × 580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 862,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,360.62/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.75

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