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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,369.08 and 660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,369.08 and 660.38 is: 911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,369.08 = 660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,369.08 = 660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,369.08 × 660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 904,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,113.05/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.46

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