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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.64, 1,543.82 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.64, 1,543.82 and 644.04 is: 965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.64 : 1,543.82 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.64/1,543.82 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.64x = 1,543.82 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.64x = 994,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,281.83/1,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.66

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