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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.64, 1,424.97 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.64, 1,424.97 and 612.99 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.64 : 1,424.97 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.64/1,424.97 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.64x = 1,424.97 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.64x = 873,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,492.36/1,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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