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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.44, 1,366.58 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.44, 1,366.58 and 597.32 is: 824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.44 : 1,366.58 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.44/1,366.58 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.44x = 1,366.58 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.44x = 816,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,285.57/990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.16

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