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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.79, 1,369.58 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.79, 1,369.58 and 594.18 is: 819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.79 : 1,369.58 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.79/1,369.58 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.79x = 1,369.58 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.79x = 813,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,774.07/992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.68

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