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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.76 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.22, 1,440.76 and 650.97 is: 898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.22 : 1,440.76 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.22/1,440.76 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.22x = 1,440.76 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.22x = 937,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,891.54/1,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.17

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