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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.62, 1,492.41 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.62, 1,492.41 and 599.09 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.62 : 1,492.41 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.62/1,492.41 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.62x = 1,492.41 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.62x = 894,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,080.44/993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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