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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.62, 1,542.79 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.62, 1,542.79 and 644.06 is: 965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.62 : 1,542.79 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.62/1,542.79 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.62x = 1,542.79 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.62x = 993,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,649.33/1,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.06

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