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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.52 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.52 and 663.64 is: 915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,430.52 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,430.52 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,430.52 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 949,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,350.29/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.76

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