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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.70, 1,369.23 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.70, 1,369.23 and 660.80 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.70 : 1,369.23 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.70/1,369.23 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.70x = 1,369.23 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.70x = 904,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,787.18/991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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