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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.08, 1,640.78 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.08, 1,640.78 and 477.86 is: 715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.08 : 1,640.78 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.08/1,640.78 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.08x = 1,640.78 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.08x = 784,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,063.13/1,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.99

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