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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,365.56 and 596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,365.56 and 596.62 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,365.56 = 596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,365.56 = 596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,365.56 × 596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 814,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,720.41/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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