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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,367.96 and 659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,367.96 and 659.61 is: 910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,367.96 = 659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,367.96 = 659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,367.96 × 659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 902,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,316.80/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.48

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