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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,370.26 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,370.26 and 550.86 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,370.26 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,370.26 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,370.26 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 754,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,818.67/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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