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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.66, 1,502.55 and 646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.66, 1,502.55 and 646.81 is: 892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.66 : 1,502.55 = 646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.66/1,502.55 = 646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.66x = 1,502.55 × 646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.66x = 971,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,856.85/1,088.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.71

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