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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,366.64 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,366.64 and 592.27 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,366.64 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,366.64 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,366.64 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 809,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,422.04/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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