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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.41, 1,468.95 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.41, 1,468.95 and 644.78 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.41 : 1,468.95 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.41/1,468.95 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.41x = 1,468.95 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.41x = 947,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,149.58/1,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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