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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.95, 1,370.48 and 600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.95, 1,370.48 and 600.19 is: 828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.95 : 1,370.48 = 600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.95/1,370.48 = 600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.95x = 1,370.48 × 600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.95x = 822,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,545.39/992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.39

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