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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.91, 1,502.55 and 646.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.91, 1,502.55 and 646.65 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.91 : 1,502.55 = 646.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.91/1,502.55 = 646.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.91x = 1,502.55 × 646.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.91x = 971,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,623.96/1,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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