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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.94, 1,429.47 and 616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.94, 1,429.47 and 616.30 is: 850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.94 : 1,429.47 = 616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.94/1,429.47 = 616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.94x = 1,429.47 × 616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.94x = 880,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,982.36/1,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.42

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