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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.60, 1,513.17 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.60, 1,513.17 and 624.43 is: 861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.60 : 1,513.17 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.60/1,513.17 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.60x = 1,513.17 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.60x = 944,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,868.74/1,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.63

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