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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,366.78 and 570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,366.78 and 570.86 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,366.78 = 570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,366.78 = 570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,366.78 × 570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 780,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,240.03/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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