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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.33, 1,552.01 and 644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.33, 1,552.01 and 644.21 is: 966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.33 : 1,552.01 = 644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.33/1,552.01 = 644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.33x = 1,552.01 × 644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.33x = 999,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,809.38/1,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.63

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