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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.88, 1,632.96 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.88, 1,632.96 and 439.44 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.88 : 1,632.96 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.88/1,632.96 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.88x = 1,632.96 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.88x = 717,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,587.94/1,088.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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