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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,366.80 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,366.80 and 597.36 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,366.80 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,366.80 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,366.80 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 816,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,471.65/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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