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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.99, 1,484.67 and 579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.99, 1,484.67 and 579.39 is: 868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.99 : 1,484.67 = 579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.99/1,484.67 = 579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.99x = 1,484.67 × 579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.99x = 860,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,202.95/990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.02

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