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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.43, 1,513.08 and 624.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.43, 1,513.08 and 624.31 is: 861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.43 : 1,513.08 = 624.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.43/1,513.08 = 624.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.43x = 1,513.08 × 624.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.43x = 944,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,629.08/1,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.55

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