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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.12, 1,433.92 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.12, 1,433.92 and 646 is: 891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.12 : 1,433.92 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.12/1,433.92 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.12x = 1,433.92 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.12x = 926,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,312.32/1,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.44

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