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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.12, 1,433.38 and 665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.12, 1,433.38 and 665.98 is: 918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.12 : 1,433.38 = 665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.12/1,433.38 = 665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.12x = 1,433.38 × 665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.12x = 954,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,602.41/1,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.66

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