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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,367.43 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,367.43 and 592.52 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,367.43 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,367.43 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,367.43 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 810,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,222.79/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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