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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,283.37 and 668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,283.37 and 668.36 is: 923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,283.37 = 668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,283.37 = 668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,283.37 × 668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 857,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,753.17/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.13

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