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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,433.07 and 645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,433.07 and 645.23 is: 890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,433.07 = 645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,433.07 = 645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,433.07 × 645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 924,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,659.76/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.74

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