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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,395.86 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,395.86 and 663.04 is: 913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,395.86 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,395.86 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,395.86 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 925,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,511.01/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.67

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