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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.56, 1,525.58 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.56, 1,525.58 and 639.72 is: 882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.56 : 1,525.58 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.56/1,525.58 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.56x = 1,525.58 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.56x = 975,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,944.04/1,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.76

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