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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.14, 1,366.08 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.14, 1,366.08 and 597.02 is: 823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.14 : 1,366.08 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.14/1,366.08 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.14x = 1,366.08 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.14x = 815,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,577.08/990.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.70

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