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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.24, 1,643.52 and 478.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.24, 1,643.52 and 478.95 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.24 : 1,643.52 = 478.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.24/1,643.52 = 478.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.24x = 1,643.52 × 478.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.24x = 787,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,163.90/1,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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