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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.44 and 647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.44 and 647.96 is: 894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.94 : 1,436.44 = 647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.94/1,436.44 = 647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.94x = 1,436.44 × 647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.94x = 930,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,755.66/1,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.15

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