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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.76, 1,644.77 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.76, 1,644.77 and 664 is: 994.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.76 : 1,644.77 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.76/1,644.77 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.76x = 1,644.77 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.76x = 1,092,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,127.28/1,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.87

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