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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,367.58 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,367.58 and 659.80 is: 909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,367.58 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,367.58 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,367.58 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 902,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,329.28/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.53

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