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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.67, 1,270.16 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.67, 1,270.16 and 659.23 is: 908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.67 : 1,270.16 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.67/1,270.16 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.67x = 1,270.16 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.67x = 837,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,324.28/921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.49

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