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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.05, 1,366.11 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.05, 1,366.11 and 591.62 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.05 : 1,366.11 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.05/1,366.11 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.05x = 1,366.11 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.05x = 808,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,211.17/990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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