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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.24, 1,466.68 and 643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.24, 1,466.68 and 643.72 is: 887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.24 : 1,466.68 = 643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.24/1,466.68 = 643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.24x = 1,466.68 × 643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.24x = 944,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,131.25/1,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.98

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