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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.97, 1,404.95 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.97, 1,404.95 and 644.98 is: 890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.97 : 1,404.95 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.97/1,404.95 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.97x = 1,404.95 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.97x = 906,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,163.51/1,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.17

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