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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.72, 1,370.09 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.72, 1,370.09 and 594.52 is: 820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.72 : 1,370.09 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.72/1,370.09 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.72x = 1,370.09 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.72x = 814,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,545.91/992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.52

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