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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.07, 1,369.04 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.07, 1,369.04 and 599.13 is: 826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.07 : 1,369.04 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.07/1,369.04 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.07x = 1,369.04 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.07x = 820,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,229.94/992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.79

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