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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.75, 1,461.08 and 644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.75, 1,461.08 and 644.75 is: 889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.75 : 1,461.08 = 644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.75/1,461.08 = 644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.75x = 1,461.08 × 644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.75x = 942,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,028.11/1,058.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.76

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