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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.75, 1,502.80 and 646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.75, 1,502.80 and 646.97 is: 893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.75 : 1,502.80 = 646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.75/1,502.80 = 646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.75x = 1,502.80 × 646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.75x = 972,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,257.38/1,088.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.00

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