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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,368.50 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,368.50 and 660.44 is: 910.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,368.50 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,368.50 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,368.50 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 903,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,812.14/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.94

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