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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.31, 1,369.24 and 550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.31, 1,369.24 and 550.21 is: 759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.31 : 1,369.24 = 550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.31/1,369.24 = 550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.31x = 1,369.24 × 550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.31x = 753,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,359.94/992.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.20

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