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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.78 and 644.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.78 and 644.81 is: 889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,499.78 = 644.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,499.78 = 644.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,499.78 × 644.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 967,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,067.25/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.94

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