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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.94, 1,397.08 and 663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.94, 1,397.08 and 663.23 is: 915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.94 : 1,397.08 = 663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.94/1,397.08 = 663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.94x = 1,397.08 × 663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.94x = 926,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,589.69/1,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.66

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