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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,485.02 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,485.02 and 374.09 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,485.02 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,485.02 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,485.02 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 555,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,531.13/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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