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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.64, 1,435.22 and 646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.64, 1,435.22 and 646.79 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.64 : 1,435.22 = 646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.64/1,435.22 = 646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.64x = 1,435.22 × 646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.64x = 928,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,277.96/1,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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