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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,369.10 and 550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,369.10 and 550.03 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,369.10 = 550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,369.10 = 550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,369.10 × 550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 753,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,043.32/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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