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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.96, 1,434.04 and 645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.96, 1,434.04 and 645.76 is: 891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.96 : 1,434.04 = 645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.96/1,434.04 = 645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.96x = 1,434.04 × 645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.96x = 926,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,045.67/1,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.32

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