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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,485.88 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,485.88 and 374.56 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,485.88 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,485.88 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,485.88 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 556,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,551.21/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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