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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,369.38 and 593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,369.38 and 593.99 is: 819.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,369.38 = 593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,369.38 = 593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,369.38 × 593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 813,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,398.03/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.67

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