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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.90, 1,370.12 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.90, 1,370.12 and 550.78 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.90 : 1,370.12 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.90/1,370.12 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.90x = 1,370.12 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.90x = 754,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,634.69/992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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