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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,369.51 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,369.51 and 599.54 is: 827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,369.51 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,369.51 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,369.51 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 821,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,067.68/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.14

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