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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,314.08 and 668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,314.08 and 668.70 is: 923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,314.08 = 668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,314.08 = 668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,314.08 × 668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 878,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,725.30/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.17

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