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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.86, 1,370.18 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.86, 1,370.18 and 550.80 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.86 : 1,370.18 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.86/1,370.18 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.86x = 1,370.18 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.86x = 754,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,696.52/992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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