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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.82, 1,516.28 and 626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.82, 1,516.28 and 626.73 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.82 : 1,516.28 = 626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.82/1,516.28 = 626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.82x = 1,516.28 × 626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.82x = 950,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,298.16/1,098.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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