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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,369.80 and 661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,369.80 and 661.65 is: 912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,369.80 = 661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,369.80 = 661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,369.80 × 661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 906,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,328.17/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.97

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