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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,366.68 and 570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,366.68 and 570.83 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,366.68 = 570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,366.68 = 570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,366.68 × 570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 780,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,141.94/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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