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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,369.74 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,369.74 and 550.50 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,369.74 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,369.74 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,369.74 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 754,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,041.87/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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