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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.12, 1,369.08 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.12, 1,369.08 and 599.12 is: 826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.12 : 1,369.08 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.12/1,369.08 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.12x = 1,369.08 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.12x = 820,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,243.21/992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.76

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