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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.79, 1,369.98 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.79, 1,369.98 and 550.60 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.79 : 1,369.98 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.79/1,369.98 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.79x = 1,369.98 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.79x = 754,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,307.56/992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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