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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.78, 1,368.80 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.78, 1,368.80 and 598.86 is: 826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.78 : 1,368.80 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.78/1,368.80 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.78x = 1,368.80 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.78x = 819,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,719.57/991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.51

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