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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.83, 1,435.93 and 668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.83, 1,435.93 and 668.03 is: 921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.83 : 1,435.93 = 668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.83/1,435.93 = 668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.83x = 1,435.93 × 668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.83x = 959,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,243.55/1,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.61

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