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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.97, 1,633.74 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.97, 1,633.74 and 358.62 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.97 : 1,633.74 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.97/1,633.74 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.97x = 1,633.74 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.97x = 585,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,891.84/1,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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