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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.76, 1,485.20 and 666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.76, 1,485.20 and 666.14 is: 997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.76 : 1,485.20 = 666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.76/1,485.20 = 666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.76x = 1,485.20 × 666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.76x = 989,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,351.13/991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.57

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