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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,367.60 and 597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,367.60 and 597.94 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,367.60 = 597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,367.60 = 597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,367.60 × 597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 817,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,736.34/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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