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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.79, 1,472.90 and 668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.79, 1,472.90 and 668.62 is: 923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.79 : 1,472.90 = 668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.79/1,472.90 = 668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.79x = 1,472.90 × 668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.79x = 984,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,799.69/1,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.14

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