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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.08, 1,632.26 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.08, 1,632.26 and 438.75 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.08 : 1,632.26 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.08/1,632.26 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.08x = 1,632.26 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.08x = 716,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,155.17/1,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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