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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.94, 1,433.37 and 665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.94, 1,433.37 and 665.41 is: 918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.94 : 1,433.37 = 665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.94/1,433.37 = 665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.94x = 1,433.37 × 665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.94x = 953,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,778.73/1,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.03

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