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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.43, 1,369.50 and 550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.43, 1,369.50 and 550.31 is: 759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.43 : 1,369.50 = 550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.43/1,369.50 = 550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.43x = 1,369.50 × 550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.43x = 753,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,640.63/992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.39

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