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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.96, 1,404 and 668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.96, 1,404 and 668.26 is: 922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.96 : 1,404 = 668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.96/1,404 = 668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.96x = 1,404 × 668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.96x = 938,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,237.04/1,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.59

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