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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,369.19 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,369.19 and 599.30 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,369.19 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,369.19 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,369.19 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 820,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,545.72/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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