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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.29, 1,433.09 and 645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.29, 1,433.09 and 645.08 is: 890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.29 : 1,433.09 = 645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.29/1,433.09 = 645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.29x = 1,433.09 × 645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.29x = 924,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,454.47/1,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.36

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