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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.45, 1,369.59 and 544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.45, 1,369.59 and 544.31 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.45 : 1,369.59 = 544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.45/1,369.59 = 544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.45x = 1,369.59 × 544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.45x = 745,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,476.05/992.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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