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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.99, 1,382.02 and 660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.99, 1,382.02 and 660.71 is: 991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.99 : 1,382.02 = 660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.99/1,382.02 = 660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.99x = 1,382.02 × 660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.99x = 913,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,105.87/920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.44

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