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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.05, 1,369.06 and 549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.05, 1,369.06 and 549.97 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.05 : 1,369.06 = 549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.05/1,369.06 = 549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.05x = 1,369.06 × 549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.05x = 752,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,937.13/992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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