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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.34, 1,368.05 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.34, 1,368.05 and 598.26 is: 825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.34 : 1,368.05 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.34/1,368.05 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.34x = 1,368.05 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.34x = 818,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,449.59/991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.60

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