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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.44, 1,642.76 and 478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.44, 1,642.76 and 478.76 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.44 : 1,642.76 = 478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.44/1,642.76 = 478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.44x = 1,642.76 × 478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.44x = 786,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,487.78/1,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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