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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,264.74 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,264.74 and 668 is: 921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,264.74 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,264.74 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,264.74 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 844,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,846.32/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.52

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