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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.08, 1,502.36 and 663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.08, 1,502.36 and 663.84 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.08 : 1,502.36 = 663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.08/1,502.36 = 663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.08x = 1,502.36 × 663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.08x = 997,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,319.74/1,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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