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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.10, 1,366.50 and 591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.10, 1,366.50 and 591.77 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.10 : 1,366.50 = 591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.10/1,366.50 = 591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.10x = 1,366.50 × 591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.10x = 808,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,653.71/990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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