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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.13, 1,368.52 and 660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.13, 1,368.52 and 660.43 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.13 : 1,368.52 = 660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.13/1,368.52 = 660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.13x = 1,368.52 × 660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.13x = 903,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,811.66/992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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