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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,393.36 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,393.36 and 668.72 is: 1,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,393.36 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,393.36 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,393.36 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 931,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,767.70/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.91

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