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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,373.94 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,373.94 and 661.08 is: 991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,373.94 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,373.94 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,373.94 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 908,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,284.26/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.62

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