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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.61, 1,369.86 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.61, 1,369.86 and 550.56 is: 759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.61 : 1,369.86 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.61/1,369.86 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.61x = 1,369.86 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.61x = 754,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,190.12/992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.81

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