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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.44, 1,643.56 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.44, 1,643.56 and 479.20 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.44 : 1,643.56 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.44/1,643.56 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.44x = 1,643.56 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.44x = 787,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,593.95/1,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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