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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.08, 1,264.26 and 680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.08, 1,264.26 and 680.68 is: 938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.08 : 1,264.26 = 680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.08/1,264.26 = 680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.08x = 1,264.26 × 680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.08x = 860,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,556.50/917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.37

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