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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,366.38 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,366.38 and 591.76 is: 816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,366.38 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,366.38 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,366.38 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 808,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,569.03/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.60

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