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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.44, 1,484.61 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.44, 1,484.61 and 716.40 is: 1,073.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.44 : 1,484.61 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.44/1,484.61 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.44x = 1,484.61 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.44x = 1,063,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,574.60/990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.84

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