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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.86 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.86 and 439.65 is: 659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.73 : 1,633.86 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.73/1,633.86 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.73x = 1,633.86 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.73x = 718,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,326.55/1,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.78

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