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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.26, 1,440.07 and 623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.26, 1,440.07 and 623.75 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.26 : 1,440.07 = 623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.26/1,440.07 = 623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.26x = 1,440.07 × 623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.26x = 898,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,234.90/1,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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