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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,486.45 and 582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,486.45 and 582.70 is: 874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,486.45 = 582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,486.45 = 582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,486.45 × 582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 866,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,154.42/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.04

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