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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,268.70 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,268.70 and 657.88 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,268.70 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,268.70 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,268.70 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 834,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,652.36/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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