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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.56, 1,429.38 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.56, 1,429.38 and 662.76 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.56 : 1,429.38 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.56/1,429.38 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.56x = 1,429.38 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.56x = 947,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,335.89/1,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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