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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,434.98 and 667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,434.98 and 667.78 is: 921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,434.98 = 667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,434.98 = 667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,434.98 × 667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 958,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,249.03/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.63

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