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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,369.16 and 550.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,369.16 and 550.00 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,369.16 = 550.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,369.16 = 550.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,369.16 × 550.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 753,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,031.83/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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