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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,125.41 and 668.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,125.41 and 668.67 is: 921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,125.41 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,125.41 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,125.41 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 752,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,524.56/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.20

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