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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,264.23 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,264.23 and 668.04 is: 920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,264.23 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,264.23 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,264.23 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 844,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,556.21/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.90

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