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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.86, 1,368.73 and 598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.86, 1,368.73 and 598.81 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.86 : 1,368.73 = 598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.86/1,368.73 = 598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.86x = 1,368.73 × 598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.86x = 819,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,607.71/991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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