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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.79, 1,644.57 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.79, 1,644.57 and 365.97 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.79 : 1,644.57 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.79/1,644.57 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.79x = 1,644.57 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.79x = 601,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,863.28/1,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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