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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.32, 1,369.34 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.32, 1,369.34 and 550.18 is: 759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.32 : 1,369.34 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.32/1,369.34 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.32x = 1,369.34 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.32x = 753,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,383.48/992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.21

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