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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.63, 1,370.24 and 660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.63, 1,370.24 and 660.93 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.63 : 1,370.24 = 660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.63/1,370.24 = 660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.63x = 1,370.24 × 660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.63x = 905,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,629.42/992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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