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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.51, 1,369.55 and 550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.51, 1,369.55 and 550.36 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.51 : 1,369.55 = 550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.51/1,369.55 = 550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.51x = 1,369.55 × 550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.51x = 753,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,745.54/992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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