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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,370.31 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,370.31 and 668.92 is: 1,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,370.31 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,370.31 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,370.31 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 916,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,627.77/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.82

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