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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.91, 1,633.63 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.91, 1,633.63 and 472.46 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.91 : 1,633.63 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.91/1,633.63 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.91x = 1,633.63 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.91x = 771,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,826.01/1,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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