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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.64, 1,368.56 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.64, 1,368.56 and 660.08 is: 910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.64 : 1,368.56 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.64/1,368.56 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.64x = 1,368.56 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.64x = 903,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,359.08/991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.97

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