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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.83, 1,486.05 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.83, 1,486.05 and 374.42 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.83 : 1,486.05 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.83/1,486.05 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.83x = 1,486.05 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.83x = 556,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,409.15/990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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