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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.38, 1,369.38 and 550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.38, 1,369.38 and 550.21 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.38 : 1,369.38 = 550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.38/1,369.38 = 550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.38x = 1,369.38 × 550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.38x = 753,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,446.57/992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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