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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.59, 1,367.04 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.59, 1,367.04 and 597.53 is: 824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.59 : 1,367.04 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.59/1,367.04 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.59x = 1,367.04 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.59x = 816,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,853.07/990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.62

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