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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.37, 1,440.98 and 624.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.37, 1,440.98 and 624.79 is: 862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.37 : 1,440.98 = 624.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.37/1,440.98 = 624.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.37x = 1,440.98 × 624.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.37x = 900,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,306.77/1,044.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.06

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