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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.64, 1,467.86 and 644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.64, 1,467.86 and 644.07 is: 888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.64 : 1,467.86 = 644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.64/1,467.86 = 644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.64x = 1,467.86 × 644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.64x = 945,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,402.98/1,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.84

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