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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,366.96 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,366.96 and 597.50 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,366.96 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,366.96 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,366.96 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 816,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,758.60/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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