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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.55, 1,369.49 and 661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.55, 1,369.49 and 661.15 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.55 : 1,369.49 = 661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.55/1,369.49 = 661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.55x = 1,369.49 × 661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.55x = 905,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,435.01/992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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