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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,264.82 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,264.82 and 668.66 is: 921.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,264.82 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,264.82 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,264.82 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 845,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,724.87/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.54

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