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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.43, 1,266.45 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.43, 1,266.45 and 670.56 is: 925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.43 : 1,266.45 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.43/1,266.45 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.43x = 1,266.45 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.43x = 849,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,230.71/917.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.66

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