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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.24, 1,498.92 and 644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.24, 1,498.92 and 644.02 is: 888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.24 : 1,498.92 = 644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.24/1,498.92 = 644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.24x = 1,498.92 × 644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.24x = 965,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,334.46/1,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.69

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