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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.59, 1,396.58 and 663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.59, 1,396.58 and 663.21 is: 914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.59 : 1,396.58 = 663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.59/1,396.58 = 663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.59x = 1,396.58 × 663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.59x = 926,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,222.51/1,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.71

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