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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,264.49 and 668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,264.49 and 668.50 is: 921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,264.49 = 668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,264.49 = 668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,264.49 × 668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 845,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,311.57/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.75

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