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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.81, 1,633.22 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.81, 1,633.22 and 439.08 is: 658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.81 : 1,633.22 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.81/1,633.22 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.81x = 1,633.22 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.81x = 717,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,112.04/1,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.62

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