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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.93, 1,487.24 and 552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.93, 1,487.24 and 552.61 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.93 : 1,487.24 = 552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.93/1,487.24 = 552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.93x = 1,487.24 × 552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.93x = 821,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,853.50/990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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