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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,434.45 and 646.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,434.45 and 646.43 is: 892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,434.45 = 646.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,434.45 = 646.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,434.45 × 646.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 927,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,268.28/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.16

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