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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.59, 1,369.78 and 550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.59, 1,369.78 and 550.46 is: 759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.59 : 1,369.78 = 550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.59/1,369.78 = 550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.59x = 1,369.78 × 550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.59x = 754,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,011.15/992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.64

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