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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.46, 1,329.02 and 668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.46, 1,329.02 and 668.22 is: 921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.46 : 1,329.02 = 668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.46/1,329.02 = 668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.46x = 1,329.02 × 668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.46x = 888,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,077.74/963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.76

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