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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.28, 1,644.80 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.28, 1,644.80 and 576.44 is: 864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.28 : 1,644.80 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.28/1,644.80 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.28x = 1,644.80 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.28x = 948,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,128.51/1,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.86

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