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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,369.18 and 550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,369.18 and 550.07 is: 759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,369.18 = 550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,369.18 = 550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,369.18 × 550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 753,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,144.84/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.08

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