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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.74, 1,367.18 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.74, 1,367.18 and 571.22 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.74 : 1,367.18 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.74/1,367.18 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.74x = 1,367.18 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.74x = 780,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,960.56/990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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