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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.98, 1,370.31 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.98, 1,370.31 and 550.88 is: 760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.98 : 1,370.31 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.98/1,370.31 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.98x = 1,370.31 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.98x = 754,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,879.80/992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.22

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