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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.74, 1,429.29 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.74, 1,429.29 and 662.58 is: 914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.74 : 1,429.29 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.74/1,429.29 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.74x = 1,429.29 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.74x = 947,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,018.97/1,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.34

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