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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.85, 1,370.08 and 660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.85, 1,370.08 and 660.95 is: 912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.85 : 1,370.08 = 660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.85/1,370.08 = 660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.85x = 1,370.08 × 660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.85x = 905,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,554.38/992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.08

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