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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.98 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.98 and 547.76 is: 821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,642.98 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,642.98 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,642.98 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 899,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,958.72/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.64

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