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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,328.23 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,328.23 and 668.04 is: 921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,328.23 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,328.23 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,328.23 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 887,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,310.77/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.52

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