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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,366.63 and 597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,366.63 and 597.83 is: 824.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,366.63 = 597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,366.63 = 597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,366.63 × 597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 817,004.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,004.09/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.39

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