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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,265.09 and 668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,265.09 and 668.33 is: 922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,265.09 = 668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,265.09 = 668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,265.09 × 668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 845,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,487.93/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.10

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