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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.79, 1,432.40 and 644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.79, 1,432.40 and 644.58 is: 889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.79 : 1,432.40 = 644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.79/1,432.40 = 644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.79x = 1,432.40 × 644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.79x = 923,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,293.17/1,037.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.67

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