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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.43, 1,502.27 and 695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.43, 1,502.27 and 695.39 is: 959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.43 : 1,502.27 = 695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.43/1,502.27 = 695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.43x = 1,502.27 × 695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.43x = 1,044,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,652.55/1,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.78

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