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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.27, 1,642.80 and 436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.27, 1,642.80 and 436.97 is: 655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.27 : 1,642.80 = 436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.27/1,642.80 = 436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.27x = 1,642.80 × 436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.27x = 717,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,860.49/1,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.42

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