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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,367.58 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,367.58 and 598.12 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,367.58 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,367.58 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,367.58 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 817,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,976.95/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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