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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.43, 1,366.46 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.43, 1,366.46 and 659.26 is: 908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.43 : 1,366.46 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.43/1,366.46 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.43x = 1,366.46 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.43x = 900,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,848.18/991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.64

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