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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.47, 1,633.61 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.47, 1,633.61 and 472.64 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.47 : 1,633.61 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.47/1,633.61 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.47x = 1,633.61 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.47x = 772,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,109.43/1,088.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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