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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.67, 1,369.68 and 599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.67, 1,369.68 and 599.73 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.67 : 1,369.68 = 599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.67/1,369.68 = 599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.67x = 1,369.68 × 599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.67x = 821,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,438.19/992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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