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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,366.45 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,366.45 and 591.93 is: 816.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,366.45 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,366.45 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,366.45 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 808,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,841.27/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.79

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