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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,529.52 and 642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,529.52 and 642.96 is: 886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,529.52 = 642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,529.52 = 642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,529.52 × 642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 983,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,420.18/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.92

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