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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.44, 1,397.77 and 663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.44, 1,397.77 and 663.73 is: 916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.44 : 1,397.77 = 663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.44/1,397.77 = 663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.44x = 1,397.77 × 663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.44x = 927,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,747.04/1,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.35

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