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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.19, 1,367.82 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.19, 1,367.82 and 598.13 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.19 : 1,367.82 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.19/1,367.82 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.19x = 1,367.82 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.19x = 818,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,127.34/991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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