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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.43, 1,482.98 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.43, 1,482.98 and 865.89 is: 1,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.43 : 1,482.98 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.43/1,482.98 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.43x = 1,482.98 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.43x = 1,284,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,093.22/990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.50

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