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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.77, 1,504.22 and 718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.77, 1,504.22 and 718.09 is: 989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.77 : 1,504.22 = 718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.77/1,504.22 = 718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.77x = 1,504.22 × 718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.77x = 1,080,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,157.99/1,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.37

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