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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.38, 1,368.27 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.38, 1,368.27 and 660.09 is: 911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.38 : 1,368.27 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.38/1,368.27 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.38x = 1,368.27 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.38x = 903,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,181.34/991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.03

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