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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.93, 1,367.92 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.93, 1,367.92 and 592.73 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.93 : 1,367.92 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.93/1,367.92 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.93x = 1,367.92 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.93x = 810,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,807.22/990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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