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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.46 and 616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.46 and 616.30 is: 850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.96 : 1,429.46 = 616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.96/1,429.46 = 616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.96x = 1,429.46 × 616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.96x = 880,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,976.20/1,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.40

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