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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.32, 1,370.56 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.32, 1,370.56 and 660.16 is: 911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.32 : 1,370.56 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.32/1,370.56 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.32x = 1,370.56 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.32x = 904,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,788.89/992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.79

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