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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.17, 1,369.14 and 550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.17, 1,369.14 and 550.05 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.17 : 1,369.14 = 550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.17/1,369.14 = 550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.17x = 1,369.14 × 550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.17x = 753,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,088.26/992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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