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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.84, 1,502.64 and 646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.84, 1,502.64 and 646.76 is: 892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.84 : 1,502.64 = 646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.84/1,502.64 = 646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.84x = 1,502.64 × 646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.84x = 971,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,847.45/1,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.55

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