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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.77, 1,499.28 and 644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.77, 1,499.28 and 644.44 is: 889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.77 : 1,499.28 = 644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.77/1,499.28 = 644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.77x = 1,499.28 × 644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.77x = 966,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,192.26/1,086.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.05

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