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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.18, 1,369.88 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.18, 1,369.88 and 661.44 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.18 : 1,369.88 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.18/1,369.88 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.18x = 1,369.88 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.18x = 906,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,093.43/993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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