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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088, 1,501.58 and 622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088, 1,501.58 and 622.25 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088 : 1,501.58 = 622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088/1,501.58 = 622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088x = 1,501.58 × 622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088x = 934,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,355.04/1,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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