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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.99, 1,370.32 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.99, 1,370.32 and 550.97 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.99 : 1,370.32 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.99/1,370.32 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.99x = 1,370.32 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.99x = 755,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,003.83/992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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