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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.68, 1,395.32 and 661.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.68, 1,395.32 and 661.97 is: 913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.68 : 1,395.32 = 661.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.68/1,395.32 = 661.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.68x = 1,395.32 × 661.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.68x = 923,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,659.98/1,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.90

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