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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,366.19 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,366.19 and 597.11 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,366.19 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,366.19 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,366.19 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 815,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,755.89/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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