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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.71, 1,367.24 and 571.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.71, 1,367.24 and 571.17 is: 788.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.71 : 1,367.24 = 571.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.71/1,367.24 = 571.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.71x = 1,367.24 × 571.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.71x = 780,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,926.47/990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.25

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