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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.91, 1,434.38 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.91, 1,434.38 and 647.12 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.91 : 1,434.38 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.91/1,434.38 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.91x = 1,434.38 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.91x = 928,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,216.34/1,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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