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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,485.17 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,485.17 and 374.19 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,485.17 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,485.17 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,485.17 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 555,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,733.89/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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