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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.30 and 664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.30 and 664.79 is: 917.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.04 : 1,460.30 = 664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.04/1,460.30 = 664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.04x = 1,460.30 × 664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.04x = 970,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,782.21/1,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.53

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