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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,367.59 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,367.59 and 592.31 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,367.59 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,367.59 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,367.59 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 810,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,037.23/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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