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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.77, 1,529.67 and 636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.77, 1,529.67 and 636.50 is: 878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.77 : 1,529.67 = 636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.77/1,529.67 = 636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.77x = 1,529.67 × 636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.77x = 973,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,632.56/1,108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.12

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