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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.93, 1,367.28 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.93, 1,367.28 and 597.88 is: 824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.93 : 1,367.28 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.93/1,367.28 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.93x = 1,367.28 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.93x = 817,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,471.08/990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.95

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