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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.56, 1,435.24 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.56, 1,435.24 and 666.70 is: 920.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.56 : 1,435.24 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.56/1,435.24 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.56x = 1,435.24 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.56x = 956,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,874.51/1,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.46

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