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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,369.13 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,369.13 and 549.95 is: 759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,369.13 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,369.13 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,369.13 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 752,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,950.29/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.00

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