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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.84, 1,431.12 and 664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.84, 1,431.12 and 664.84 is: 916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.84 : 1,431.12 = 664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.84/1,431.12 = 664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.84x = 1,431.12 × 664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.84x = 951,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,464.74/1,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.77

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