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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,367.26 and 571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,367.26 and 571.27 is: 788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,367.26 = 571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,367.26 = 571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,367.26 × 571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 781,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,074.62/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.23

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