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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,367.33 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,367.33 and 592.55 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,367.33 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,367.33 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,367.33 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 810,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,206.72/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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