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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.67, 1,149.37 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.67, 1,149.37 and 669.12 is: 921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.67 : 1,149.37 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.67/1,149.37 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.67x = 1,149.37 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.67x = 769,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,066.45/834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.41

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