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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.72, 1,647.22 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.72, 1,647.22 and 550.64 is: 825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.72 : 1,647.22 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.72/1,647.22 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.72x = 1,647.22 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.72x = 907,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,025.22/1,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.53

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