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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,642.36 and 548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,642.36 and 548.36 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,642.36 = 548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,642.36 = 548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,642.36 × 548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 900,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,604.53/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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