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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,367.15 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,367.15 and 592.31 is: 817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,367.15 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,367.15 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,367.15 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 809,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,776.62/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.44

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