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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.78, 1,433.02 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.78, 1,433.02 and 665.56 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.78 : 1,433.02 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.78/1,433.02 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.78x = 1,433.02 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.78x = 953,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,760.79/1,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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