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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,368.03 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,368.03 and 598.23 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,368.03 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,368.03 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,368.03 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 818,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,396.59/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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