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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,368.96 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,368.96 and 660.80 is: 910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,368.96 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,368.96 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,368.96 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 904,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,608.77/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.91

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