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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.23, 1,465.98 and 664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.23, 1,465.98 and 664.77 is: 916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.23 : 1,465.98 = 664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.23/1,465.98 = 664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.23x = 1,465.98 × 664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.23x = 974,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,539.52/1,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.58

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