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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.30, 1,369.04 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.30, 1,369.04 and 661.16 is: 911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.30 : 1,369.04 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.30/1,369.04 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.30x = 1,369.04 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.30x = 905,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,144.34/993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.25

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