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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.65, 1,246.67 and 668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.65, 1,246.67 and 668.15 is: 921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.65 : 1,246.67 = 668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.65/1,246.67 = 668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.65x = 1,246.67 × 668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.65x = 832,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,956.33/903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.77

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