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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.70, 1,366.86 and 571.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.70, 1,366.86 and 571.00 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.70 : 1,366.86 = 571.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.70/1,366.86 = 571.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.70x = 1,366.86 × 571.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.70x = 780,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,468.80/990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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