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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,367.10 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,367.10 and 597.84 is: 824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,367.10 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,367.10 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,367.10 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 817,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,307.06/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.90

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