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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.94, 1,397.87 and 664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.94, 1,397.87 and 664.23 is: 916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.94 : 1,397.87 = 664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.94/1,397.87 = 664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.94x = 1,397.87 × 664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.94x = 928,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,507.19/1,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.65

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