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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.52, 1,431.84 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.52, 1,431.84 and 664.88 is: 916.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.52 : 1,431.84 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.52/1,431.84 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.52x = 1,431.84 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.52x = 952,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,001.78/1,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.69

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