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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,484.82 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,484.82 and 665.40 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,484.82 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,484.82 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,484.82 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 987,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,999.23/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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