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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.74, 1,633.26 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.74, 1,633.26 and 472.48 is: 708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.74 : 1,633.26 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.74/1,633.26 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.74x = 1,633.26 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.74x = 771,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,682.68/1,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.79

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