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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,369.63 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,369.63 and 544.36 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,369.63 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,369.63 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,369.63 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 745,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,567.00/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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