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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,367.37 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,367.37 and 571.23 is: 788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,367.37 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,367.37 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,367.37 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 781,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,082.77/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.28

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