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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.34, 1,438.98 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.34, 1,438.98 and 650.22 is: 896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.34 : 1,438.98 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.34/1,438.98 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.34x = 1,438.98 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.34x = 935,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,653.58/1,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.79

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