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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,368.09 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,368.09 and 598.56 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,368.09 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,368.09 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,368.09 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 818,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,883.95/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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