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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.79, 1,541.03 and 644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.79, 1,541.03 and 644.76 is: 889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.79 : 1,541.03 = 644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.79/1,541.03 = 644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.79x = 1,541.03 × 644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.79x = 993,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,591.28/1,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.69

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