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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,368.35 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,368.35 and 660.42 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,368.35 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,368.35 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,368.35 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 903,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,682.40/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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