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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 922.17 and 631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 922.17 and 631.42 is: 871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 922.17 = 631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/922.17 = 631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 922.17 × 631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 582,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,276.58/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.96

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