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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.94, 1,369.81 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.94, 1,369.81 and 599.88 is: 827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.94 : 1,369.81 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.94/1,369.81 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.94x = 1,369.81 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.94x = 821,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,721.62/992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.56

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