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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.97, 1,582.76 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.97, 1,582.76 and 644.20 is: 965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.97 : 1,582.76 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.97/1,582.76 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.97x = 1,582.76 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.97x = 1,019,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,611.65/1,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.57

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