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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.24, 1,471.44 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.24, 1,471.44 and 652 is: 899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.24 : 1,471.44 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.24/1,471.44 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.24x = 1,471.44 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.24x = 959,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,378.88/1,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.78

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