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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.09, 1,366.07 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.09, 1,366.07 and 596.84 is: 823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.09 : 1,366.07 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.09/1,366.07 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.09x = 1,366.07 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.09x = 815,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,315.40/990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.48

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