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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.42, 1,014.17 and 668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.42, 1,014.17 and 668.81 is: 923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.42 : 1,014.17 = 668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.42/1,014.17 = 668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.42x = 1,014.17 × 668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.42x = 678,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,278.62/734.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.56

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