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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.33, 1,498.75 and 644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.33, 1,498.75 and 644.14 is: 888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.33 : 1,498.75 = 644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.33/1,498.75 = 644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.33x = 1,498.75 × 644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.33x = 965,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,404.83/1,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.68

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