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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.98, 1,629.96 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.98, 1,629.96 and 568.24 is: 850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.98 : 1,629.96 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.98/1,629.96 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.98x = 1,629.96 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.98x = 926,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,208.47/1,088.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.53

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