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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.92, 1,644.36 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.92, 1,644.36 and 575.80 is: 863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.92 : 1,644.36 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.92/1,644.36 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.92x = 1,644.36 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.92x = 946,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,822.49/1,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.95

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