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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,367.04 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,367.04 and 592.32 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,367.04 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,367.04 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,367.04 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 809,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,725.13/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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