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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.26, 1,431.50 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.26, 1,431.50 and 664.62 is: 916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.26 : 1,431.50 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.26/1,431.50 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.26x = 1,431.50 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.26x = 951,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,400.21/1,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.35

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