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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.79, 1,366.84 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.79, 1,366.84 and 571.03 is: 787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.79 : 1,366.84 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.79/1,366.84 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.79x = 1,366.84 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.79x = 780,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,506.65/990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.76

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