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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.42, 1,499.22 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.42, 1,499.22 and 644.06 is: 888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.42 : 1,499.22 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.42/1,499.22 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.42x = 1,499.22 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.42x = 965,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,576.92/1,086.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.77

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