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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.91, 1,366.46 and 597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.91, 1,366.46 and 597.70 is: 824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.91 : 1,366.46 = 597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.91/1,366.46 = 597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.91x = 1,366.46 × 597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.91x = 816,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,730.15/990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.22

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