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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.56, 1,502.13 and 622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.56, 1,502.13 and 622.78 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.56 : 1,502.13 = 622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.56/1,502.13 = 622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.56x = 1,502.13 × 622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.56x = 935,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,496.52/1,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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