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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,484.68 and 786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,484.68 and 786.80 is: 1,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,484.68 = 786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,484.68 = 786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,484.68 × 786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 1,168,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,146.22/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.80

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