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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,368.24 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,368.24 and 598.14 is: 825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,368.24 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,368.24 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,368.24 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 818,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,399.07/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.69

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