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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,487.39 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,487.39 and 601.88 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,487.39 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,487.39 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,487.39 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 895,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,230.29/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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