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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.95, 1,369.51 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.95, 1,369.51 and 599.56 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.95 : 1,369.51 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.95/1,369.51 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.95x = 1,369.51 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.95x = 821,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,103.42/992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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