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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.76, 1,524.84 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.76, 1,524.84 and 639.28 is: 882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.76 : 1,524.84 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.76/1,524.84 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.76x = 1,524.84 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.76x = 974,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,799.72/1,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.36

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