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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.32, 1,632.10 and 357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.32, 1,632.10 and 357.79 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.32 : 1,632.10 = 357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.32/1,632.10 = 357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.32x = 1,632.10 × 357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.32x = 583,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,949.06/1,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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