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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,485.40 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,485.40 and 573.64 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,485.40 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,485.40 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,485.40 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 852,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,084.86/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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