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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,485.88 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,485.88 and 580.16 is: 869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,485.88 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,485.88 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,485.88 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 862,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,050.41/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.97

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