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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.22, 1,369.10 and 594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.22, 1,369.10 and 594.02 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.22 : 1,369.10 = 594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.22/1,369.10 = 594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.22x = 1,369.10 × 594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.22x = 813,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,272.78/992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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