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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.47, 1,367.06 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.47, 1,367.06 and 597.48 is: 824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.47 : 1,367.06 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.47/1,367.06 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.47x = 1,367.06 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.47x = 816,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,788.02/990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.65

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