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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,369.03 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,369.03 and 549.96 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,369.03 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,369.03 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,369.03 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 752,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,911.74/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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