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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,483.20 and 826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,483.20 and 826.56 is: 1,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,483.20 = 826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,483.20 = 826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,483.20 × 826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 1,225,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,953.79/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.44

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