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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.25 and 479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.25 and 479.07 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.38 : 1,643.25 = 479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.38/1,643.25 = 479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.38x = 1,643.25 × 479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.38x = 787,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,222.36/1,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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