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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.71, 1,502.61 and 646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.71, 1,502.61 and 646.75 is: 892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.71 : 1,502.61 = 646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.71/1,502.61 = 646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.71x = 1,502.61 × 646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.71x = 971,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,813.02/1,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.63

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