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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.50, 1,369.39 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.50, 1,369.39 and 599.38 is: 826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.50 : 1,369.39 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.50/1,369.39 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.50x = 1,369.39 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.50x = 820,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,775.13/992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.98

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