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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,486.32 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,486.32 and 374.56 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,486.32 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,486.32 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,486.32 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 556,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,710.90/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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