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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.84, 1,632.38 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.84, 1,632.38 and 440.04 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.84 : 1,632.38 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.84/1,632.38 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.84x = 1,632.38 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.84x = 718,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,312.50/1,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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