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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.70, 1,369.84 and 550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.70, 1,369.84 and 550.49 is: 759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.70 : 1,369.84 = 550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.70/1,369.84 = 550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.70x = 1,369.84 × 550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.70x = 754,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,073.62/992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.62

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