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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,417.84 and 668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,417.84 and 668.07 is: 1,000.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,417.84 = 668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,417.84 = 668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,417.84 × 668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 947,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,214.70/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.96

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