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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.29, 1,443.99 and 647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.29, 1,443.99 and 647.92 is: 894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.29 : 1,443.99 = 647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.29/1,443.99 = 647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.29x = 1,443.99 × 647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.29x = 935,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,590.00/1,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.20

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