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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096, 1,644.72 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096, 1,644.72 and 412 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096 : 1,644.72 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096/1,644.72 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096x = 1,644.72 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096x = 677,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,624.64/1,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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