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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.22, 1,432.02 and 664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.22, 1,432.02 and 664.35 is: 917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.22 : 1,432.02 = 664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.22/1,432.02 = 664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.22x = 1,432.02 × 664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.22x = 951,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,362.49/1,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.22

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