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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.66, 1,435.60 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.66, 1,435.60 and 620.73 is: 856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.66 : 1,435.60 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.66/1,435.60 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.66x = 1,435.60 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.66x = 891,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,118.44/1,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.31

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