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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.98, 1,431.16 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.98, 1,431.16 and 644.06 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.98 : 1,431.16 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.98/1,431.16 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.98x = 1,431.16 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.98x = 921,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,754.88/1,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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