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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.75, 1,431.54 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.75, 1,431.54 and 644.09 is: 888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.75 : 1,431.54 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.75/1,431.54 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.75x = 1,431.54 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.75x = 922,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,033.44/1,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.50

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