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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 929.88 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 929.88 and 665.04 is: 917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 929.88 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/929.88 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 929.88 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 618,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,407.40/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.95

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