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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.69, 1,632.51 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.69, 1,632.51 and 357.98 is: 536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.69 : 1,632.51 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.69/1,632.51 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.69x = 1,632.51 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.69x = 584,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,397.77/1,088.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.79

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