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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.85, 1,368.70 and 659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.85, 1,368.70 and 659.95 is: 910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.85 : 1,368.70 = 659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.85/1,368.70 = 659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.85x = 1,368.70 × 659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.85x = 903,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,268.49/991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.70

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