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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,366.32 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,366.32 and 597.48 is: 824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,366.32 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,366.32 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,366.32 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 816,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,348.87/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.10

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