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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.32, 1,396.08 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.32, 1,396.08 and 663.12 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.32 : 1,396.08 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.32/1,396.08 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.32x = 1,396.08 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.32x = 925,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,768.57/1,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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