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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,367.60 and 598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,367.60 and 598.04 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,367.60 = 598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,367.60 = 598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,367.60 × 598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 817,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,879.50/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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