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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.06, 1,515.33 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.06, 1,515.33 and 625.98 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.06 : 1,515.33 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.06/1,515.33 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.06x = 1,515.33 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.06x = 948,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,566.27/1,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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