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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.35, 1,423.98 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.35, 1,423.98 and 658.94 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.35 : 1,423.98 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.35/1,423.98 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.35x = 1,423.98 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.35x = 938,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,310.26/1,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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