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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.20, 1,492.34 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.20, 1,492.34 and 550.16 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.20 : 1,492.34 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.20/1,492.34 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.20x = 1,492.34 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.20x = 821,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,031.62/995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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