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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.57, 1,369.65 and 550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.57, 1,369.65 and 550.46 is: 759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.57 : 1,369.65 = 550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.57/1,369.65 = 550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.57x = 1,369.65 × 550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.57x = 753,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,937.87/992.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.58

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