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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.23, 1,434.76 and 646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.23, 1,434.76 and 646.79 is: 892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.23 : 1,434.76 = 646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.23/1,434.76 = 646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.23x = 1,434.76 × 646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.23x = 927,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,983.27/1,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.95

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