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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.83, 1,486.76 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.83, 1,486.76 and 662.02 is: 993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.83 : 1,486.76 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.83/1,486.76 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.83x = 1,486.76 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.83x = 984,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,264.86/990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.37

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