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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,141.92 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,141.92 and 668.64 is: 924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,141.92 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,141.92 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,141.92 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 763,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,533.39/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.02

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