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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.38, 1,369.66 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.38, 1,369.66 and 599.44 is: 827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.38 : 1,369.66 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.38/1,369.66 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.38x = 1,369.66 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.38x = 821,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,028.99/992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.33

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