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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,367.73 and 660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,367.73 and 660.17 is: 911.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,367.73 = 660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,367.73 = 660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,367.73 × 660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 902,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,927.48/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.00

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