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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.68 and 648.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.68 and 648.42 is: 894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.79 : 1,444.68 = 648.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.79/1,444.68 = 648.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.79x = 1,444.68 × 648.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.79x = 936,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,759.41/1,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.89

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