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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,468.16 and 644.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,468.16 and 644.05 is: 888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,468.16 = 644.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,468.16 = 644.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,468.16 × 644.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 945,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,568.45/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.96

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