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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,366.70 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,366.70 and 597.32 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,366.70 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,366.70 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,366.70 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 816,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,357.24/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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