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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,289.07 and 668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,289.07 and 668.70 is: 923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,289.07 = 668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,289.07 = 668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,289.07 × 668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 862,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,001.11/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.25

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