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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,366.92 and 597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,366.92 and 597.44 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,366.92 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,366.92 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,366.92 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 816,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,652.68/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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