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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.26, 1,367.82 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.26, 1,367.82 and 659.52 is: 910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.26 : 1,367.82 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.26/1,367.82 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.26x = 1,367.82 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.26x = 902,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,104.65/991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.06

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