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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.98 and 518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.98 and 518.60 is: 777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,642.98 = 518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,642.98 = 518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,642.98 × 518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 852,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,049.43/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.90

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