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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,367.19 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,367.19 and 571.16 is: 788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,367.19 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,367.19 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,367.19 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 780,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,877.40/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.00

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