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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,366 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,366 and 597.12 is: 823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,366 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,366 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,366 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 815,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,665.92/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.84

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