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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.67, 1,367.22 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.67, 1,367.22 and 597.69 is: 824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.67 : 1,367.22 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.67/1,367.22 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.67x = 1,367.22 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.67x = 817,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,173.72/990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.87

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