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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.25, 1,369.31 and 599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.25, 1,369.31 and 599.37 is: 827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.25 : 1,369.31 = 599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.25/1,369.31 = 599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.25x = 1,369.31 × 599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.25x = 820,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,723.33/992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.13

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