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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.76 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.76 and 668.92 is: 923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.76 : 1,404.76 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.76/1,404.76 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.76x = 1,404.76 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.76x = 939,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,672.06/1,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.27

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