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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,366.92 and 570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,366.92 and 570.95 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,366.92 = 570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,366.92 = 570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,366.92 × 570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 780,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,437.42/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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