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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.03, 1,366.38 and 597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.03, 1,366.38 and 597.18 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.03 : 1,366.38 = 597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.03/1,366.38 = 597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.03x = 1,366.38 × 597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.03x = 815,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,974.81/990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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