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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,487.72 and 847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,487.72 and 847.59 is: 1,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,487.72 = 847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,487.72 = 847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,487.72 × 847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 1,260,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,964.92/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.47

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