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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.38, 1,544.25 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.38, 1,544.25 and 444.38 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.38 : 1,544.25 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.38/1,544.25 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.38x = 1,544.25 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.38x = 686,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,226.09/1,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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