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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,367.06 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,367.06 and 570.90 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,367.06 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,367.06 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,367.06 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 780,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,454.55/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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