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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,367.42 and 597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,367.42 and 597.86 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,367.42 = 597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,367.42 = 597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,367.42 × 597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 817,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,525.72/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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