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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,484.52 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,484.52 and 762.48 is: 1,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,484.52 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,484.52 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,484.52 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 1,131,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,916.81/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.24

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