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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,370.34 and 661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,370.34 and 661.73 is: 912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,370.34 = 661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,370.34 = 661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,370.34 × 661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 906,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,788.24/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.96

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