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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.06, 1,369.08 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.06, 1,369.08 and 549.92 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.06 : 1,369.08 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.06/1,369.08 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.06x = 1,369.08 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.06x = 752,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,884.47/992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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