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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.65, 1,367.22 and 571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.65, 1,367.22 and 571.07 is: 788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.65 : 1,367.22 = 571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.65/1,367.22 = 571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.65x = 1,367.22 × 571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.65x = 780,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,771.49/990.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.14

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