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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.59, 1,366.76 and 597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.59, 1,366.76 and 597.34 is: 824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.59 : 1,366.76 = 597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.59/1,366.76 = 597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.59x = 1,366.76 × 597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.59x = 816,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,410.60/990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.17

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