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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.71, 1,642.29 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.71, 1,642.29 and 607.79 is: 910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.71 : 1,642.29 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.71/1,642.29 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.71x = 1,642.29 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.71x = 998,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,159.23/1,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.97

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