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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.32, 1,515.12 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.32, 1,515.12 and 704.64 is: 972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.32 : 1,515.12 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.32/1,515.12 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.32x = 1,515.12 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.32x = 1,067,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,614.16/1,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.04

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