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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.85, 1,370.07 and 594.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.85, 1,370.07 and 594.49 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.85 : 1,370.07 = 594.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.85/1,370.07 = 594.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.85x = 1,370.07 × 594.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.85x = 814,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,489.49/992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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