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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,367.33 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,367.33 and 565.40 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,367.33 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,367.33 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,367.33 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 773,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,088.97/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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