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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.75, 1,644.25 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.75, 1,644.25 and 548.64 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.75 : 1,644.25 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.75/1,644.25 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.75x = 1,644.25 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.75x = 902,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,101.32/1,096.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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