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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.26, 1,432.87 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.26, 1,432.87 and 665.62 is: 917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.26 : 1,432.87 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.26/1,432.87 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.26x = 1,432.87 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.26x = 953,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,746.93/1,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.72

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