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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.91, 1,461.29 and 644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.91, 1,461.29 and 644.91 is: 889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.91 : 1,461.29 = 644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.91/1,461.29 = 644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.91x = 1,461.29 × 644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.91x = 942,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,395.46/1,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.97

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