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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.68, 1,329.04 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.68, 1,329.04 and 668.80 is: 922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.68 : 1,329.04 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.68/1,329.04 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.68x = 1,329.04 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.68x = 888,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,861.95/963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.36

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