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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,327.41 and 668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,327.41 and 668.22 is: 921.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,327.41 = 668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,327.41 = 668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,327.41 × 668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 887,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,001.91/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.37

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