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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,369.64 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,369.64 and 550.40 is: 759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,369.64 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,369.64 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,369.64 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 753,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,854.66/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.54

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