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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,487.12 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,487.12 and 471.12 is: 707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,487.12 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,487.12 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,487.12 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 700,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,611.97/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.06

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