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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.56, 1,482.21 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.56, 1,482.21 and 599.12 is: 896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.56 : 1,482.21 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.56/1,482.21 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.56x = 1,482.21 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.56x = 888,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,021.66/990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.48

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