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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.72, 1,647.36 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.72, 1,647.36 and 521.28 is: 781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.72 : 1,647.36 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.72/1,647.36 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.72x = 1,647.36 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.72x = 858,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,735.82/1,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.58

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