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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.86, 1,367.36 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.86, 1,367.36 and 565.56 is: 780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.86 : 1,367.36 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.86/1,367.36 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.86x = 1,367.36 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.86x = 773,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,321.29/990.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.46

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