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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.78, 1,402.94 and 662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.78, 1,402.94 and 662.75 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.78 : 1,402.94 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.78/1,402.94 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.78x = 1,402.94 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.78x = 929,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,798.49/1,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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