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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.87, 1,370.16 and 550.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.87, 1,370.16 and 550.77 is: 760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.87 : 1,370.16 = 550.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.87/1,370.16 = 550.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.87x = 1,370.16 × 550.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.87x = 754,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,643.02/992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.07

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