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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.22, 1,366.56 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.22, 1,366.56 and 597.27 is: 824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.22 : 1,366.56 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.22/1,366.56 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.22x = 1,366.56 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.22x = 816,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,202.30/990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.26

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