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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,370.58 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,370.58 and 660.16 is: 911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,370.58 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,370.58 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,370.58 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 904,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,798.67/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.80

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