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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.34, 1,397.25 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.34, 1,397.25 and 668.10 is: 1,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.34 : 1,397.25 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.34/1,397.25 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.34x = 1,397.25 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.34x = 933,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,500.11/931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.32

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