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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.75, 1,524.76 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.75, 1,524.76 and 639 is: 881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.75 : 1,524.76 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.75/1,524.76 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.75x = 1,524.76 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.75x = 974,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,320.04/1,104.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.94

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