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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.58, 1,467.77 and 644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.58, 1,467.77 and 644.01 is: 888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.58 : 1,467.77 = 644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.58/1,467.77 = 644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.58x = 1,467.77 × 644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.58x = 945,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,251.22/1,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.74

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