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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.36, 1,643.28 and 518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.36, 1,643.28 and 518.24 is: 777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.36 : 1,643.28 = 518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.36/1,643.28 = 518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.36x = 1,643.28 × 518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.36x = 851,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,613.43/1,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.47

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