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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.28 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.64, 1,439.28 and 650.70 is: 897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.64 : 1,439.28 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.64/1,439.28 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.64x = 1,439.28 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.64x = 936,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,539.50/1,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.38

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