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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.43, 1,369.46 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.43, 1,369.46 and 594.16 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.43 : 1,369.46 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.43/1,369.46 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.43x = 1,369.46 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.43x = 813,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,676.42/992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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