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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.64, 1,633.28 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.64, 1,633.28 and 439.84 is: 659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.64 : 1,633.28 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.64/1,633.28 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.64x = 1,633.28 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.64x = 718,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,381.88/1,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.89

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