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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.44, 1,632.93 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.44, 1,632.93 and 472.22 is: 707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.44 : 1,632.93 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.44/1,632.93 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.44x = 1,632.93 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.44x = 771,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,094.04/1,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.79

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