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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.68, 1,438.98 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.68, 1,438.98 and 649.80 is: 896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.68 : 1,438.98 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.68/1,438.98 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.68x = 1,438.98 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.68x = 935,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,049.20/1,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.77

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