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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.56, 1,485.72 and 667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.56, 1,485.72 and 667.02 is: 999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.56 : 1,485.72 = 667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.56/1,485.72 = 667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.56x = 1,485.72 × 667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.56x = 991,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,004.95/991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.44

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