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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.20, 1,423.68 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.20, 1,423.68 and 658.88 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.20 : 1,423.68 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.20/1,423.68 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.20x = 1,423.68 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.20x = 938,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,034.28/1,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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