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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,396.84 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,396.84 and 663.16 is: 915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,396.84 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,396.84 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,396.84 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 926,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,328.41/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.34

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