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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 556.88 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,485.95 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,485.95 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,485.95 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 827,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,485.62/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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