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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.67, 1,282.56 and 668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.67, 1,282.56 and 668.23 is: 920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.67 : 1,282.56 = 668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.67/1,282.56 = 668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.67x = 1,282.56 × 668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.67x = 857,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,045.07/930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.89

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