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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,368.26 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,368.26 and 659.80 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,368.26 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,368.26 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,368.26 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 902,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,777.95/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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