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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.93, 1,367.31 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.93, 1,367.31 and 571.18 is: 788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.93 : 1,367.31 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.93/1,367.31 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.93x = 1,367.31 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.93x = 780,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,980.13/990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.13

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