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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,429.32 and 663.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,429.32 and 663.07 is: 914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,429.32 = 663.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,429.32 = 663.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,429.32 × 663.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 947,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,739.21/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.58

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