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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,367.40 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,367.40 and 597.90 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,367.40 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,367.40 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,367.40 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 817,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,568.46/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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