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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.38, 1,630.46 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.38, 1,630.46 and 599.96 is: 898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.38 : 1,630.46 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.38/1,630.46 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.38x = 1,630.46 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.38x = 978,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,210.78/1,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.78

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