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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.81, 1,283.45 and 668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.81, 1,283.45 and 668.59 is: 922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.81 : 1,283.45 = 668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.81/1,283.45 = 668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.81x = 1,283.45 × 668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.81x = 858,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,095.28/929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.87

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