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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.66, 1,404.96 and 644.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.66, 1,404.96 and 644.97 is: 890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.66 : 1,404.96 = 644.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.66/1,404.96 = 644.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.66x = 1,404.96 × 644.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.66x = 906,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,157.05/1,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.43

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