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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.91, 1,367.27 and 597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.91, 1,367.27 and 597.97 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.91 : 1,367.27 = 597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.91/1,367.27 = 597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.91x = 1,367.27 × 597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.91x = 817,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,586.44/990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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