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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,485.90 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,485.90 and 599.28 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,485.90 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,485.90 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,485.90 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 890,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,470.15/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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