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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,485.63 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,485.63 and 374.04 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,485.63 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,485.63 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,485.63 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 555,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,685.05/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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