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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.95, 1,434.92 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.95, 1,434.92 and 646.74 is: 892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.95 : 1,434.92 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.95/1,434.92 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.95x = 1,434.92 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.95x = 928,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,016.93/1,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.37

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