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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.52, 1,430.58 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.52, 1,430.58 and 663.40 is: 915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.52 : 1,430.58 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.52/1,430.58 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.52x = 1,430.58 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.52x = 949,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,046.77/1,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.61

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