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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,436.17 and 668.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,436.17 and 668.00 is: 921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,436.17 = 668.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,436.17 = 668.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,436.17 × 668.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 959,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,364.02/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.97

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