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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,369.40 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,369.40 and 550.23 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,369.40 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,369.40 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,369.40 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 753,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,478.79/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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