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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.92, 1,516.44 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.92, 1,516.44 and 620.36 is: 856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.92 : 1,516.44 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.92/1,516.44 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.92x = 1,516.44 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.92x = 940,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,738.72/1,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.06

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