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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.73, 1,484.74 and 715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.73, 1,484.74 and 715.60 is: 1,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.73 : 1,484.74 = 715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.73/1,484.74 = 715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.73x = 1,484.74 × 715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.73x = 1,062,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,479.94/990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.42

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