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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.20, 1,369.13 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.20, 1,369.13 and 550.09 is: 759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.20 : 1,369.13 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.20/1,369.13 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.20x = 1,369.13 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.20x = 753,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,144.72/992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.07

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