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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.08, 1,515.29 and 625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.08, 1,515.29 and 625.99 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.08 : 1,515.29 = 625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.08/1,515.29 = 625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.08x = 1,515.29 × 625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.08x = 948,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,554.16/1,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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