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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,486.95 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,486.95 and 375.05 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,486.95 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,486.95 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,486.95 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 557,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,680.60/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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