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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.67, 1,491.92 and 911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.67, 1,491.92 and 911.62 is: 1,364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.67 : 1,491.92 = 911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.67/1,491.92 = 911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.67x = 1,491.92 × 911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.67x = 1,360,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,064.11/996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.61

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