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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089, 1,633.11 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089, 1,633.11 and 472.68 is: 708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089 : 1,633.11 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089/1,633.11 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089x = 1,633.11 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089x = 771,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,938.43/1,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.85

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