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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,369.22 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,369.22 and 550.16 is: 759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,369.22 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,369.22 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,369.22 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 753,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,283.23/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.21

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