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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.09, 1,499.99 and 644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.09, 1,499.99 and 644.96 is: 889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.09 : 1,499.99 = 644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.09/1,499.99 = 644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.09x = 1,499.99 × 644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.09x = 967,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,434.08/1,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.93

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