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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.74, 1,502.65 and 646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.74, 1,502.65 and 646.79 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.74 : 1,502.65 = 646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.74/1,502.65 = 646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.74x = 1,502.65 × 646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.74x = 971,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,892.29/1,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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