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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.43, 1,432.97 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.43, 1,432.97 and 645.44 is: 890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.43 : 1,432.97 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.43/1,432.97 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.43x = 1,432.97 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.43x = 924,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,896.16/1,038.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.67

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