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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.00, 1,369.02 and 543.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.00, 1,369.02 and 543.87 is: 750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.00 : 1,369.02 = 543.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.00/1,369.02 = 543.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.00x = 1,369.02 × 543.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.00x = 744,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,568.91/992.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.58

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