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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.34, 1,369.11 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.34, 1,369.11 and 599.46 is: 827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.34 : 1,369.11 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.34/1,369.11 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.34x = 1,369.11 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.34x = 820,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,726.68/992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.06

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