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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.97, 1,483.23 and 730.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.97, 1,483.23 and 730.87 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.97 : 1,483.23 = 730.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.97/1,483.23 = 730.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.97x = 1,483.23 × 730.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.97x = 1,084,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,048.31/990.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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