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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.50, 1,642.74 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.50, 1,642.74 and 517.96 is: 776.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.50 : 1,642.74 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.50/1,642.74 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.50x = 1,642.74 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.50x = 850,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,873.61/1,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.70

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