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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.16, 1,433.58 and 665.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.16, 1,433.58 and 665.99 is: 918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.16 : 1,433.58 = 665.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.16/1,433.58 = 665.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.16x = 1,433.58 × 665.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.16x = 954,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,749.94/1,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.77

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