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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.98, 1,530.41 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.98, 1,530.41 and 636.96 is: 879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.98 : 1,530.41 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.98/1,530.41 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.98x = 1,530.41 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.98x = 974,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,809.95/1,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.01

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