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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,642.72 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,642.72 and 547.62 is: 821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,642.72 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,642.72 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,642.72 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 899,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,586.33/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.00

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