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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,467.50 and 643.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,467.50 and 643.77 is: 888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,467.50 = 643.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,467.50 = 643.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,467.50 × 643.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 944,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,729.26/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.37

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