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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.21, 1,370.63 and 661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.21, 1,370.63 and 661.05 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.21 : 1,370.63 = 661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.21/1,370.63 = 661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.21x = 1,370.63 × 661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.21x = 906,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,064.29/993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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