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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.33, 1,462.17 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.33, 1,462.17 and 639.72 is: 882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.33 : 1,462.17 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.33/1,462.17 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.33x = 1,462.17 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.33x = 935,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,379.39/1,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.99

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