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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.94, 1,435.35 and 661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.94, 1,435.35 and 661.94 is: 913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.94 : 1,435.35 = 661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.94/1,435.35 = 661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.94x = 1,435.35 × 661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.94x = 950,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,115.58/1,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.63

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