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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.41, 1,368.16 and 598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.41, 1,368.16 and 598.36 is: 825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.41 : 1,368.16 = 598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.41/1,368.16 = 598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.41x = 1,368.16 × 598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.41x = 818,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,647.30/991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.74

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