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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,484.80 and 717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,484.80 and 717.72 is: 1,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,484.80 = 717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,484.80 = 717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,484.80 × 717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 1,065,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,670.66/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.70

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