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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,486.64 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,486.64 and 374.63 is: 562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,486.64 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,486.64 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,486.64 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 556,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,939.94/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.07

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