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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,366.73 and 597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,366.73 and 597.35 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,366.73 = 597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,366.73 = 597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,366.73 × 597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 816,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,416.17/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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