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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.74, 1,367.37 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.74, 1,367.37 and 576.74 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.74 : 1,367.37 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.74/1,367.37 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.74x = 1,367.37 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.74x = 788,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,616.97/990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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