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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,309.32 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,309.32 and 668.94 is: 922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,309.32 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,309.32 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,309.32 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 875,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,856.52/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.73

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