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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.63, 1,502.43 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.63, 1,502.43 and 622.88 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.63 : 1,502.43 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.63/1,502.43 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.63x = 1,502.43 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.63x = 935,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,833.60/1,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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