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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.72, 1,517.76 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.72, 1,517.76 and 634 is: 875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.72 : 1,517.76 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.72/1,517.76 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.72x = 1,517.76 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.72x = 962,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,259.84/1,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.00

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