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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.37, 1,366.56 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.37, 1,366.56 and 565 is: 779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.37 : 1,366.56 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.37/1,366.56 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.37x = 1,366.56 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.37x = 772,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,106.40/990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.61

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