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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.76, 1,632.20 and 472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.76, 1,632.20 and 472.49 is: 708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.76 : 1,632.20 = 472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.76/1,632.20 = 472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.76x = 1,632.20 × 472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.76x = 771,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,187.65/1,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.32

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