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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.91, 1,432.49 and 664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.91, 1,432.49 and 664.30 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.91 : 1,432.49 = 664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.91/1,432.49 = 664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.91x = 1,432.49 × 664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.91x = 951,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,601.58/1,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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