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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.99, 1,468.41 and 644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.99, 1,468.41 and 644.45 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.99 : 1,468.41 = 644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.99/1,468.41 = 644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.99x = 1,468.41 × 644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.99x = 946,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,306.26/1,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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