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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.38, 1,644.60 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.38, 1,644.60 and 549.66 is: 824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.38 : 1,644.60 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.38/1,644.60 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.38x = 1,644.60 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.38x = 903,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,970.84/1,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.51

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