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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.23, 1,369.28 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.23, 1,369.28 and 550.13 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.23 : 1,369.28 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.23/1,369.28 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.23x = 1,369.28 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.23x = 753,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,282.68/992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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