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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.83, 1,429.20 and 642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.83, 1,429.20 and 642.66 is: 886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.83 : 1,429.20 = 642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.83/1,429.20 = 642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.83x = 1,429.20 × 642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.83x = 918,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,489.67/1,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.72

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