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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.22, 1,632.98 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.22, 1,632.98 and 439 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.22 : 1,632.98 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.22/1,632.98 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.22x = 1,632.98 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.22x = 716,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,878.22/1,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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