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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,125.76 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,125.76 and 668.92 is: 921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,125.76 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,125.76 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,125.76 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 753,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,043.38/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.56

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