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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.56, 1,631.64 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.56, 1,631.64 and 472.04 is: 707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.56 : 1,631.64 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.56/1,631.64 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.56x = 1,631.64 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.56x = 770,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,199.35/1,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.54

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