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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.56, 1,369.62 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.56, 1,369.62 and 550.40 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.56 : 1,369.62 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.56/1,369.62 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.56x = 1,369.62 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.56x = 753,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,838.85/992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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