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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.59, 1,435.67 and 667.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.59, 1,435.67 and 667.77 is: 921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.59 : 1,435.67 = 667.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.59/1,435.67 = 667.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.59x = 1,435.67 × 667.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.59x = 958,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,694.02/1,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.30

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