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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.72, 1,502.52 and 696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.72, 1,502.52 and 696.08 is: 960.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.72 : 1,502.52 = 696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.72/1,502.52 = 696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.72x = 1,502.52 × 696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.72x = 1,045,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,874.12/1,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.65

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