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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.40, 1,368.35 and 598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.40, 1,368.35 and 598.34 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.40 : 1,368.35 = 598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.40/1,368.35 = 598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.40x = 1,368.35 × 598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.40x = 818,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,728.71/991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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