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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,267.64 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,267.64 and 669.88 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,267.64 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,267.64 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,267.64 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 849,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,166.68/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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