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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.93 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.93 and 439.21 is: 658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,632.93 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,632.93 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,632.93 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 717,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,199.19/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.88

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