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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,369.51 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,369.51 and 599.34 is: 827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,369.51 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,369.51 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,369.51 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 820,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,805.76/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.15

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