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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,369.36 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,369.36 and 599.52 is: 826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,369.36 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,369.36 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,369.36 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 820,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,958.71/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.95

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