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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.12, 1,443.62 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.12, 1,443.62 and 620.96 is: 856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.12 : 1,443.62 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.12/1,443.62 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.12x = 1,443.62 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.12x = 896,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,430.28/1,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.91

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