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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.27, 1,365.17 and 668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.27, 1,365.17 and 668.19 is: 999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.27 : 1,365.17 = 668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.27/1,365.17 = 668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.27x = 1,365.17 × 668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.27x = 912,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,189.60/912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.91

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