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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.46, 1,369.57 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.46, 1,369.57 and 550.35 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.46 : 1,369.57 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.46/1,369.57 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.46x = 1,369.57 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.46x = 753,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,742.85/992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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