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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,484.46 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,484.46 and 600.75 is: 899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,484.46 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,484.46 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,484.46 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 891,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,789.35/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.93

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