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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,633.12 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,633.12 and 358.64 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,633.12 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,633.12 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,633.12 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 585,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,702.16/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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