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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.48, 1,230.41 and 668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.48, 1,230.41 and 668.74 is: 921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.48 : 1,230.41 = 668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.48/1,230.41 = 668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.48x = 1,230.41 × 668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.48x = 822,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,814.89/892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.94

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