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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.98, 1,438.92 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.98, 1,438.92 and 649.32 is: 895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.98 : 1,438.92 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.98/1,438.92 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.98x = 1,438.92 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.98x = 934,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,319.53/1,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.82

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