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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,370.25 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,370.25 and 661.32 is: 912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,370.25 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,370.25 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,370.25 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 906,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,173.73/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.67

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