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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.56 and 644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.56 and 644.44 is: 889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,468.56 = 644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,468.56 = 644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,468.56 × 644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 946,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,398.81/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.21

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