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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.67, 1,366.91 and 592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.67, 1,366.91 and 592.28 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.67 : 1,366.91 = 592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.67/1,366.91 = 592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.67x = 1,366.91 × 592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.67x = 809,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,585.88/990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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