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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.78, 1,369.94 and 550.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.78, 1,369.94 and 550.61 is: 759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.78 : 1,369.94 = 550.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.78/1,369.94 = 550.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.78x = 1,369.94 × 550.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.78x = 754,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,293.06/992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.78

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