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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.95, 1,643.94 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.95, 1,643.94 and 575.85 is: 863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.95 : 1,643.94 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.95/1,643.94 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.95x = 1,643.94 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.95x = 946,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,662.85/1,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.00

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