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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,369.94 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,369.94 and 661.08 is: 912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,369.94 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,369.94 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,369.94 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 905,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,639.94/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.35

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