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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.60, 1,435.12 and 666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.60, 1,435.12 and 666.64 is: 920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.60 : 1,435.12 = 666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.60/1,435.12 = 666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.60x = 1,435.12 × 666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.60x = 956,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,708.40/1,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.27

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