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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,482.99 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,482.99 and 623.79 is: 933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,482.99 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,482.99 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,482.99 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 925,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,074.33/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.65

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