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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.40, 1,483.71 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.40, 1,483.71 and 556.24 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.40 : 1,483.71 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.40/1,483.71 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.40x = 1,483.71 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.40x = 825,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,298.85/990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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