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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.55, 1,643.78 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.55, 1,643.78 and 478.94 is: 718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.55 : 1,643.78 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.55/1,643.78 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.55x = 1,643.78 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.55x = 787,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,271.99/1,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.61

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