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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.58, 1,432.38 and 644.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.58, 1,432.38 and 644.73 is: 890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.58 : 1,432.38 = 644.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.58/1,432.38 = 644.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.58x = 1,432.38 × 644.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.58x = 923,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,498.36/1,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.05

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