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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,267.47 and 668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,267.47 and 668.58 is: 923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,267.47 = 668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,267.47 = 668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,267.47 × 668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 847,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,405.09/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.45

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