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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.74, 1,372.42 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.74, 1,372.42 and 668.93 is: 1,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.74 : 1,372.42 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.74/1,372.42 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.74x = 1,372.42 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.74x = 918,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,043.12/915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.52

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