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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,486.04 and 557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,486.04 and 557.37 is: 836.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,486.04 = 557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,486.04 = 557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,486.04 × 557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 828,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,271.33/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.11

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