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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.57, 1,367.15 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.57, 1,367.15 and 570.84 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.57 : 1,367.15 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.57/1,367.15 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.57x = 1,367.15 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.57x = 780,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,432.28/990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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