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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.71, 1,369.94 and 550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.71, 1,369.94 and 550.65 is: 759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.71 : 1,369.94 = 550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.71/1,369.94 = 550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.71x = 1,369.94 × 550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.71x = 754,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,357.46/992.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.90

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