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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,367.84 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,367.84 and 577.04 is: 796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,367.84 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,367.84 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,367.84 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 789,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,298.39/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.50

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