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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,484.55 and 666.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,484.55 and 666.39 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,484.55 = 666.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,484.55 = 666.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,484.55 × 666.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 989,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,289.27/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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