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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.86, 1,429.06 and 662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.86, 1,429.06 and 662.75 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.86 : 1,429.06 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.86/1,429.06 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.86x = 1,429.06 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.86x = 947,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,107.31/1,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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