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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.54, 1,368.14 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.54, 1,368.14 and 598.60 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.54 : 1,368.14 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.54/1,368.14 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.54x = 1,368.14 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.54x = 818,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,968.60/991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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