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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.30, 1,368.28 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.30, 1,368.28 and 598.35 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.30 : 1,368.28 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.30/1,368.28 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.30x = 1,368.28 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.30x = 818,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,710.34/991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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