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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.45, 1,369.67 and 550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.45, 1,369.67 and 550.49 is: 759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.45 : 1,369.67 = 550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.45/1,369.67 = 550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.45x = 1,369.67 × 550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.45x = 753,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,989.64/992.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.73

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