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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.55, 1,366.90 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.55, 1,366.90 and 570.93 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.55 : 1,366.90 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.55/1,366.90 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.55x = 1,366.90 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.55x = 780,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,404.22/990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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