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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.58, 1,367.02 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.58, 1,367.02 and 570.94 is: 787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.58 : 1,367.02 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.58/1,367.02 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.58x = 1,367.02 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.58x = 780,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,486.40/990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.91

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