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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.31, 1,499.83 and 644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.31, 1,499.83 and 644.92 is: 889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.31 : 1,499.83 = 644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.31/1,499.83 = 644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.31x = 1,499.83 × 644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.31x = 967,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,265.00/1,087.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.59

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