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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.52, 1,434.44 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.52, 1,434.44 and 646.24 is: 891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.52 : 1,434.44 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.52/1,434.44 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.52x = 1,434.44 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.52x = 926,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,992.51/1,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.75

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