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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.61, 1,643.97 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.61, 1,643.97 and 547.75 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.61 : 1,643.97 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.61/1,643.97 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.61x = 1,643.97 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.61x = 900,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,484.57/1,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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