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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.05, 1,366.71 and 591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.05, 1,366.71 and 591.85 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.05 : 1,366.71 = 591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.05/1,366.71 = 591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.05x = 1,366.71 × 591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.05x = 808,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,887.31/990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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