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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.56, 1,431.12 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.56, 1,431.12 and 644.04 is: 889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.56 : 1,431.12 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.56/1,431.12 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.56x = 1,431.12 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.56x = 921,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,698.52/1,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.19

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