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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.97, 1,367.60 and 571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.97, 1,367.60 and 571.37 is: 788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.97 : 1,367.60 = 571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.97/1,367.60 = 571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.97x = 1,367.60 × 571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.97x = 781,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,405.61/990.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.53

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