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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.30, 1,368.04 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.30, 1,368.04 and 659.16 is: 909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.30 : 1,368.04 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.30/1,368.04 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.30x = 1,368.04 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.30x = 901,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,757.25/991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.67

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