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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.67, 1,368.94 and 660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.67, 1,368.94 and 660.52 is: 910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.67 : 1,368.94 = 660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.67/1,368.94 = 660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.67x = 1,368.94 × 660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.67x = 904,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,212.25/992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.89

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