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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.41, 1,369.16 and 599.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.41, 1,369.16 and 599.29 is: 826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.41 : 1,369.16 = 599.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.41/1,369.16 = 599.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.41x = 1,369.16 × 599.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.41x = 820,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,523.90/992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.80

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