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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,367.25 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,367.25 and 597.92 is: 825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,367.25 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,367.25 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,367.25 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 817,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,497.04/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.00

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