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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.01, 1,501.49 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.01, 1,501.49 and 645.96 is: 891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.01 : 1,501.49 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.01/1,501.49 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.01x = 1,501.49 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.01x = 969,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,899.25/1,088.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.44

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