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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.44, 1,439.94 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.44, 1,439.94 and 650.44 is: 897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.44 : 1,439.94 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.44/1,439.94 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.44x = 1,439.94 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.44x = 936,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,594.57/1,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.60

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