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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.67, 1,498.23 and 643.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.67, 1,498.23 and 643.77 is: 888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.67 : 1,498.23 = 643.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.67/1,498.23 = 643.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.67x = 1,498.23 × 643.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.67x = 964,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,515.53/1,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.41

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