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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,369.25 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,369.25 and 550.08 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,369.25 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,369.25 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,369.25 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 753,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,199.45/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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