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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.76, 1,483.71 and 665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.76, 1,483.71 and 665.14 is: 996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.76 : 1,483.71 = 665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.76/1,483.71 = 665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.76x = 1,483.71 × 665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.76x = 986,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,867.83/990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.07

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