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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,502.55 and 646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,502.55 and 646.70 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,502.55 = 646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,502.55 = 646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,502.55 × 646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 971,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,699.09/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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