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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.67, 1,367.56 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.67, 1,367.56 and 659.52 is: 909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.67 : 1,367.56 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.67/1,367.56 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.67x = 1,367.56 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.67x = 901,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,928.29/991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.51

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