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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,366.66 and 695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,366.66 and 695.72 is: 959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,366.66 = 695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,366.66 = 695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,366.66 × 695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 950,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,812.70/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.09

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