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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.45, 1,370.75 and 660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.45, 1,370.75 and 660.29 is: 911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.45 : 1,370.75 = 660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.45/1,370.75 = 660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.45x = 1,370.75 × 660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.45x = 905,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,085.66/992.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.97

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