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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.61, 1,367.00 and 597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.61, 1,367.00 and 597.62 is: 824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.61 : 1,367.00 = 597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.61/1,367.00 = 597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.61x = 1,367.00 × 597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.61x = 816,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,946.97/990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.69

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