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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,643.21 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,643.21 and 479.01 is: 718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,643.21 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,643.21 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,643.21 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 787,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,120.93/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.62

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