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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.79, 1,424.89 and 659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.79, 1,424.89 and 659.98 is: 910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.79 : 1,424.89 = 659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.79/1,424.89 = 659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.79x = 1,424.89 × 659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.79x = 940,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,398.90/1,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.54

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