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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.12, 1,631.04 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.12, 1,631.04 and 539.96 is: 809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.12 : 1,631.04 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.12/1,631.04 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.12x = 1,631.04 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.12x = 880,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,696.36/1,088.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.37

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