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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.62, 1,644.10 and 547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.62, 1,644.10 and 547.78 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.62 : 1,644.10 = 547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.62/1,644.10 = 547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.62x = 1,644.10 × 547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.62x = 900,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,605.10/1,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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