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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,368.75 and 593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,368.75 and 593.70 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,368.75 = 593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,368.75 = 593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,368.75 × 593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 812,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,626.88/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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