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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.71, 1,367.17 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.71, 1,367.17 and 571.30 is: 788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.71 : 1,367.17 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.71/1,367.17 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.71x = 1,367.17 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.71x = 781,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,069.07/990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.40

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