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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.73, 1,642.52 and 518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.73, 1,642.52 and 518.29 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.73 : 1,642.52 = 518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.73/1,642.52 = 518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.73x = 1,642.52 × 518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.73x = 851,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,299.10/1,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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