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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.56, 1,641.89 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.56, 1,641.89 and 517.22 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.56 : 1,641.89 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.56/1,641.89 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.56x = 1,641.89 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.56x = 849,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,207.55/1,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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