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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438.86 and 649.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438.86 and 649.66 is: 896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.84 : 1,438.86 = 649.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.84/1,438.86 = 649.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.84x = 1,438.86 × 649.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.84x = 934,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,769.79/1,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.37

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