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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.44, 1,432.50 and 645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.44, 1,432.50 and 645.80 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.44 : 1,432.50 = 645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.44/1,432.50 = 645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.44x = 1,432.50 × 645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.44x = 925,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,108.50/1,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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