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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.13, 1,369.86 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.13, 1,369.86 and 661.25 is: 913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.13 : 1,369.86 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.13/1,369.86 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.13x = 1,369.86 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.13x = 905,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,813.08/992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.00

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