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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.62, 1,266.65 and 670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.62, 1,266.65 and 670.21 is: 925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.62 : 1,266.65 = 670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.62/1,266.65 = 670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.62x = 1,266.65 × 670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.62x = 848,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,921.50/917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.13

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