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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.06, 1,439.97 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.06, 1,439.97 and 650.34 is: 896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.06 : 1,439.97 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.06/1,439.97 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.06x = 1,439.97 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.06x = 936,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,470.09/1,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.95

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