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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.69, 1,367.10 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.69, 1,367.10 and 571.05 is: 788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.69 : 1,367.10 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.69/1,367.10 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.69x = 1,367.10 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.69x = 780,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,682.46/990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.02

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