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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.44, 1,440.71 and 646.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.44, 1,440.71 and 646.25 is: 891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.44 : 1,440.71 = 646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.44/1,440.71 = 646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.44x = 1,440.71 × 646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.44x = 931,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,059.21/1,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.45

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