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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.93, 1,503.21 and 646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.93, 1,503.21 and 646.97 is: 893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.93 : 1,503.21 = 646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.93/1,503.21 = 646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.93x = 1,503.21 × 646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.93x = 972,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,531.77/1,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.11

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