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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.14, 1,369.15 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.14, 1,369.15 and 550.04 is: 759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.14 : 1,369.15 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.14/1,369.15 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.14x = 1,369.15 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.14x = 753,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,079.05/992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.05

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